Dr. Dré Graham & Adolphus Hailstork | The Heart of Teaching Music - Ep. 3

This week’s episode of The Heart of Teaching Music features Dr. Dré Graham, Conductor and Music Director of Alachua County Youth Orchestra, along with Adolphus Hailstork, prolific composer of instrumental and vocal music. They talk with Julia and Scott about the importance of representation in music education, their own musical and compositional journeys, and their book African American Composers in the Wind Band Tradition, published by GIA Publications.Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about GIA’s music education offerings, including Julia and Scott’s personal favorites, here: ⁠giamusic.com/hotm⁠.Dr. Dré & Adolphus's book: giamusic.com/resource/african-american-composers-in-the-wind-band-tradition-book-g-11504